Nakama Press Presents Ace of the Diamond Omnibus Collection
Nakama Press Brings Yūji Terajima's Acclaimed Sports Manga to New Readers in Collected Omnibus Editions
AUG. 14, 2026 (PORTLAND, OR) — Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press imprint is proud to announce the ACE OF THE DIAMOND OMNIBUS 1, the first edition of the long-running baseball manga that has captivated readers worldwide with its heart, intensity, and unforgettable cast of characters.
Written and illustrated by Yūji Terajima, with translation by Abby Lehrke (Volumes 1-24) and Devon Corwin(Volumes 25-47) and lettering from Chas! Pangburn, Ace of the Diamond became one of the most celebrated sports manga of its generation, earning a devoted global fanbase and a successful anime adaptation. The series follows aspiring pitcher Eijun Sawamura as he chases his dream of becoming the ace of one of Japan's most competitive high school baseball programs.
After a crushing middle school loss, Sawamura is recruited to attend Seidou High—one of Japan's most competitive baseball programs. Surrounded by elite players, including a prodigy catcher and fierce rival pitchers, he must fight to prove himself worthy of the mound.
As intense training and high-stakes competition push him to his limits, Sawamura begins his journey to become the team's ace. Ace of the Diamond Omnibus 1 collects the first three volumes of the hit baseball series. The first two volumes were originally released by Kodansha in 2006, and volume 3 was released in 2007. This is the first omnibus in a continuing collected series from Nakama Press.
For longtime sports manga fans and readers discovering the series for the first time, Ace of the Diamond Omnibus 1 collects 584 pages and goes on sale March 23, 2027, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545838402) format. Preorder at your favorite comic shop or from nakamapress.com.
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